What does 1 Chronicles 16:11 mean?
“Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.”
Quick answer
‘Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always’—a call to continual dependence on God.
What it means
Sung as the ark came to Jerusalem, this verse urges ongoing reliance on God’s strength rather than our own.
‘Seek his face always’ calls for a continual, not occasional, pursuit of God’s presence.
Common questions
What does ‘seek his face’ mean?
To pursue God’s presence and relationship continually—turning to him for strength rather than relying on yourself.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.